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About Ogallala, NE

Ogallala sits in western Nebraska along US Highway 30, about 280 miles west of Omaha. This small ranching town serves as Keith County's seat and lies just north of Interstate 80, making it a convenient stop for cross-country travelers. The area experiences typical Great Plains weather with hot summers and cold winters. Ogallala claims to be the birthplace of the modern rodeo, with the first organized competition held here in 1882.

Where is Ogallala, NE on the map?

Ogallala, NE is in United States, at 41.129, -101.721 - about 32 km west of Paxton, NE.

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The closest airport to Ogallala, NE is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, 94 km (about 1 h 3 min by car).

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